RN - Operating Room

Location: 2400 Unser Blvd, Rio Rancho, NM 87124

Pay Range: $39.69 – $58.17 per hour

Type: Full time, non-exempt, 1.00 FTE

Work Shift: 10-hour days

About the Organization

Presbyterian Healthcare Services is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system in New Mexico. Founded in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees, including more than 1,600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses. Our health plan serves over 580,000 members statewide, offering Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care), and Commercial health plans.

Responsibilities

• Perform preoperative and intraoperative assessments, verify consents, confirm surgical site and procedure, and advocate for patient safety throughout the surgical experience.
• Ensure the operating room is properly prepared, maintained, and monitored, including equipment readiness, sterility, environmental controls, and availability of supplies.
• Coordinate care among surgeons, anesthesia providers, scrub staff, and other team members, ensuring clear communication, accurate documentation, and adherence to surgical safety standards (e.g., time-outs).
• Initiate and document perioperative protocols, administer medications per orders, maintain accurate intraoperative records, and respond effectively to emergency situations.
• Delegate tasks appropriately, supervise LPNs and non-licensed assistive personnel, support orientation of new staff, and participate in quality improvement, shared governance, and professional practice initiatives.

Enhanced sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing
• State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License
• BLS certification required at time of hire
• One (1) year of Operating Room/Circulator experience highly preferred

Benefits

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff safety wearable badge for discreet emergency assistance
• Shift differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications, and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system
• Comprehensive wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching, mindfulness resources, and wellness challenges